Primary Voting Underway In 22 Cities And Towns

From Lisbon to Stamford, polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close an 8 p.m. There are eight primaries for mayor.

"It is very important to go out and vote today, because local government is where critical decisions are made regarding local schools, roads, the environment and in general the future of our communities," Secretary of the State Denise Merrill said in a written statement Tuesday morning.

Perhaps the most closely-watched contest is the Democratic primary for mayor in New Haven. Four candidates are vying for a chance to take over the seat being vacated by Mayor John DeStefano, who is stepping down after 20 years.

Anyone who encounters problems at the polls is asked to report them by calling 1-866-733-2463 (1-866-SEEC-INFO), Merrill said, or email elections@ct.gov.